Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), by their very nature, evolve slowly as they transition into well-managed local institutions. Experience shows that many CBOs face challenges in fulfilling their co-management roles due to limited resources, weak management systems, and insufficient planning support. Recognizing these barriers, APAMO initiated a transformative shift, developing an administrative and management framework designed to strengthen CBO capacity and sustainability. At the heart of this approach lies a Sustainable Tourism Development Plan, designed to create new financial opportunities through a cooperative model. Through this system, CBOs jointly contribute and support the operation of the APAMO Central Resource Centre (ACRC), with initial funding made possible through partnership with PACT.

The organizations we serve co-manage some of the country’s most exceptional protected areas where rich biodiversity thrives in largely untouched ecosystems. These areas hold immense potential for sustainable tourism ventures such as birdwatching, nature trails, and river or sea excursions, offering authentic experiences that connect visitors to the heart of our natural resources.